Curriculum Vitae: Amanda Higgins

EDUCATION

• 2016-2020
  University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
  Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Studies
  Specialization: Educational Leadership and Higher Education

• 2012-2014
  University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
  Master of Education, Educational Administration

• 2008-2012
  The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
  Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training

   

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• 2010-Present

  • National Athletic Trainers’ Association (#34287) 

• 2016-Present 

  • Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association 

  • Nebraska State Athletic Trainers’ Association 

• 2014-2016

  • Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association 

  • Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association 

• 2012-2014

  • Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association 

  • Nebraska State Athletic Trainers’ Association 

• 2010-2012

  • Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association 

  • Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, ATHT 246, Fall 2021 & Fall 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer, Assistant Professor of Practice 

• Clinical Education I, ATHT 247, Fall 2021 & Fall 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer, Assistant Professor of Practice 

• Evaluation of Athletic Injuries, ATHT 345, Fall 2021 & Fall 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer, Assistant Professor of Practice 

• Clinical Education III, ATHT 347, Fall 2021 & Fall 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer, Assistant Professor of Practice 

• Clinical Education V, ATHT 447, Fall 2021 & Fall 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer, Assistant Professor of Practice 

• First Aid and Treatment of Athletic Injuries, ATHT 146, Spring 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer 

• Clinical Education II, ATHT 248, Spring 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer 

• Therapeutic Modalities, ATHT 249, Spring 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer 

• Rehabilitation and Reconditioning, ATHT 346, Spring 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer 

• Clinical Education IV, ATHT 348, Spring 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer 

• Clinical Education VI, ATHT 448, Spring 2022 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer 

• Introduction to Athletic Training, ATHT 145, Fall 2021 
  Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Faculty Lecturer 

• College Students in America, EDAD 842, Fall 2019 
  Department of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Graduate Teaching Assistant 

• Pro-Seminar in Educational Leadership and Higher Education, EDAD 900, Fall 2019
  Department of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Graduate Teaching Assistant 

• Emerging Issues in Community College Leadership, EDAD 912B, Fall 2019 & Fall 2018 
  Department of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Graduate Teaching Assistant 

• Diversity and Equity in Educational Organizations, EDAD 920, Fall 2019 & Fall 2018 
  Department of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Graduate Teaching Assistant 

• Education Systems and Governance, EDAD 915, Spring 2019 
  Department of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Graduate Teaching Assistant 

• Teaching and Learning in Community Colleges, EDAD 934, Spring 2019 
  Department of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Graduate Teaching Assistant 

• Intermediate Quantitative Methods, EDAD 981, Spring 2019 
  Department of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Graduate Teaching Assistant 

• First Aid and Care of the Athlete, ATHC 235, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017 
  Department of Teaching, Learning & Teacher Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
  Instructor of Record 

• Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, KIN 3323, Spring 2016 & Fall 2015 
  Department of Kinesiology, Texas Tech University 
  Instructor of Record

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

• 2022 

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
    NHS Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 
    Member 

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln Healthy Humans Learning Community 
    Faculty Sponsor

• 2020-Present

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
    Athletic Training Students’ Association 
    Advisor 

• 2019

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
    Athletic Training Students’ Association Resume Workshop 
    Invited Speaker 

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
    University of Nebraska Teachers’ Academy 
    Evaluator for on-campus finalists 

• 2016-2018

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
    Athletic Training Students’ Association 
    Advisor 

• 2014-2016

  • Texas Tech University 
    Athletic Training Students’ Organization 
    Advisor 

• 2013-2014

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
    Athletic Training Students’ Association 
    Advisor

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 

• 2022 

  • NSATA Career Advancement Committee, Member 

  • NSATA College & University Athletic Training Students Committee, Member 

• 2017

  • USA Wrestling World Team Trials, Volunteer Certified Athletic Trainer 

• 2016

  • USA Track & Field Olympic Trials, Volunteer Certified Athletic Trainer